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Despite a historic 15.5-game collapse, the Detroit Tigers have finally clinched a spot in the AL playoff field. One night after the Boston Red Sox defeated the Tigers 4-3 to lock in their Wild Card spot, Detroit repaid the favor with a 2-1 win over the Red Sox. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale on […]

The Detroit Tigers are reeling as they try to squeak into the American League playoff field. Tigers manager AJ Hinch has not minced his words on his team’s lackluster play to end the season. However, Detroit has plenty of talent capable of dominating. Riley Greene and Tarik Skubal were two of the team’s many All-Stars. […]

The Detroit Tigers have watched their once-promising season unravel, and Javier Baez has become the face of that collapse. The veteran shortstop was once celebrated for flair and highlight-reel plays. Now he finds himself tagged as the American League’s second-half “LVP.” For the Tigers, Javier Baez was expected to carry momentum after earning an All-Star […]

While the Detroit Tigers went through a collapse in the AL Central, losing a 15.5-game lead on the division, the team desperately needed positivity with a few games remaining as they’re trying not to be eliminated from playoff contention. As the Tigers were dealing with their painful reality, the team regained focus on the task […]

With the Detroit Tigers’ painful reality of the collapse in the AL Central, they have gone through this season, the team still has a chance to make the MLB Playoffs. While the Tigers had a 15.5 game lead in the division at one point, that has quickly been erased, with them potentially missing the postseason […]

As the Detroit Tigers’ playoff chances keep waning after another loss on Wednesday night to the Cleveland Guardians, 5-1, there’s still shock from the fanbase on how the team once held a comfortable lead in the AL Central. While fans look for who to blame for the Tigers’ collapse of a close to 16-game lead […]

Everything is looking bleak for the Detroit Tigers right now, and their 5-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians might be the final nail in the coffin of their AL Central crown hopes. The Guardians own the tiebreaker over them, so Cleveland essentially has a one-game buffer over them — making it close to impossible for […]

On July 8th, the Detroit Tigers were cruising in the American League Central. They were the only team in the division with a record of .500 or better. They had a 10-game lead over the second-place Kansas City Royals. The next closest team in the division was the Cleveland Guardians, who were 15.5 games back […]

Fans of the Detroit Tigers have been watching an inevitable disaster approaching on the horizon. On Wednesday night, the storm clouds offically moved over their heads. Detroit lost 5-1 to the Cleveland Guardians in the second game of their penultimate series. And they now trail the Guardians by a game in the AL Central despite […]

On July 8, the Detroit Tigers were rolling, holding a 14-game lead in the AL Central. Now, they’re clinging to a tie atop the standings with the Cleveland Guardians, deep in the midst of a potentially historic collapse. In Tuesday’s Game 1 loss of a three-game set between the Guardians and the Tigers, the focus […]

The Detroit Tigers are 1-9 over their last ten games. After dropping their season opener to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, the Tigers are in a tie of the top spot in the American League Central. Detroit manager AJ Hinch saw his ace, Tarik Skubal, suffer a crazy inning in what became a 5-2 loss. […]

The Detroit Tigers battled the Cleveland Guardians in a tense contest, but the spotlight shifted when a 99 mph pitch from Tarik Skubal struck David Fry in the face. The Guardians designated hitter left the game and doctors later diagnosed him with a broken nose and facial fractures. Skubal started for the Tigers, and after […]

The Detroit Tigers dropped a 5-2 game to the Cleveland Guardians, and the defeat pushed their AL Central collapse even further. Reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal failed to stop the skid and instead delivered an inning that will be remembered for the wrong reasons. He committed an error, threw a wild pitch, and balked, […]

The Detroit Tigers turned to Tarik Skubal on Wednesday night, and the ace delivered six solid innings. However, the result was another setback, a 5-2 loss to the Guardians that stretched the Tigers’ skid to seven games. Now, the Tigers face Thursday with no announced starter, a detail first reported by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, […]

It’s all going downhill in a hurry for the Detroit Tigers, the team that has led the AL Central since the 23rd of April. Entering their all-important clash against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, the Tigers had gone 5-13 in the month of September all while the Guardians had gone 16-5. This has helped Cleveland […]

The Detroit Tigers’ worst fears are coming true. After heading into the All-Star break with the best record in MLB, the Tigers suddenly find their playoff spot in serious peril after a 5-2 loss to the red-hot Cleveland Guardians dropped them to second on the division. The month of September has been a nightmare for […]

Detroit Tigers fans can usually expect a win when Tarik Skubal pitches, but that has not been the case the last two times out. This ballclub is in the midst of a slump so severe that not even the reigning American League Cy Young may be enough to guarantee a victory in Tuesday night’s huge […]

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians kick off the biggest series of their seasons on Tuesday night. Jose Ramirez has led the Guardians on a late season run, quickly closing the gap with the Tigers. Detroit, on the other hand, has had to deal with an injury scare with Tarik Skubal as they stumble towards […]

The Detroit Tigers acquired starting pitcher Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and largely assumed that he would be able to help them make a deep Postseason run. But the Tigers designated Morton for assignment on Sunday morning, cutting the veteran’s season short. According to Cody Stavenhagen of […]

It’s difficult to imagine that things could go this badly for the Detroit Tigers. They were the dominant team in the American League through the early part of September, but manager A.J. Hinch’s team has lost its way and their position at the top of the American League Central is in extreme jeopardy. AJ Hinch […]

The Cleveland Guardians kept their magical run alive on Saturday, sweeping the Minnesota Twins in a twin bill and stretching their win streak to 10. Once left for dead, buried 15½ games back in July, Cleveland has stormed back to an 84-71 record, now breathing down the neck of the stumbling Detroit Tigers, just a […]

The Cleveland Guardians are on an amazing nine-game win streak, as the club is making a strong push for the playoffs. Simultaneously, the Detroit Tigers have been on the struggle bus in recent weeks, opening up a window for Cleveland to potentially surpass them in the AL Central. With just eight games remaining in the […]

The Detroit Tigers (85-70) are sending their fans to the cardiologist’s office for the second straight September, but this time, it is for very different reasons. One year after this franchise reinvigorated The Motor City and shocked the baseball world by overcoming an eight-and-a-half game deficit in the American League Wild Card standings and winning […]

The Detroit Tigers received a timely lift from shortstop Gleyber Torres on Saturday, as the 28-year-old reached a major career milestone during the team’s clash with the Atlanta Braves. Torres recorded the 1,000th hit of his Major League Baseball career in Game 2 of the series, helping energize a team locked in a tight playoff […]

The Detroit Tigers found themselves down 6-0 early in the contest against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. With the team struggling recently and the MLB Playoffs right around the corner, it appears some fans are hitting the panic button. Numerous fans jumped on social media, pointing out that the Tigers could be on the verge […]

As the Detroit Tigers were swept by the Cleveland Guardians, it sets up not just a slump for the team, but also an interesting race for the AL Central. With the Tigers in a tight divisional race, as there are nine games left in the season, the first step back to success is acceptance, as […]

The Detroit Tigers entered Thursday’s matchup with hopes of maintaining their lead in the AL Central. However, one swing from Jhonkensey Noel quickly shifted the outcome. In the fourth inning, the Guardians slugger turned on a pitch from Tarik Skubal and launched it deep into the seats. The homer came just one second after a […]

Tarik Skubal did not hold back on the Detroit Tigers’ playoff race after losing in a three-game sweep to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night. Skubal had a solid night with his start on the mound as he lasted six innings. He struck out nine batters while conceding seven hits and one run. However, his […]

With the Detroit Tigers preparing for the 2025 MLB Playoffs, there is no denying that the team is currently going through a slump, losing seven of its last 10 games. As the Tigers are in a tight division race in the AL Central, manager A.J. Hinch would speak about the woes the team is going […]

The Detroit Tigers entered Thursday with a 4.5-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians for the AL Central lead. That lead has shrunk, with Cleveland winning the first two games of the three-game set. But Detroit had the best possible stopper on the hill with their ace going on Thursday afternoon. Tigers’ Cy Young winner Tarik […]

The Detroit Tigers have a 4.5-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. With 11 games to go, Detroit is most likely going to win its division for the first time since 2014. But even with Tarik Skubal leading the rotation, there are pitching concerns for the Tigers going into the postseason. What […]

The Detroit Tigers enter the final weeks of the regular season with the AL Central still hanging in the balance. Tigers manager AJ Hinch has made it clear that pressure will not define the team, even as every game carries weight. Ace Tarik Skubal is set to take the mound against the Guardians. The Tigers […]

The Detroit Tigers have been near the top of the American League throughout the Major League Baseball season. A major reason for that is the second straight excellent season from Tarik Skubal. The Tigers’ ace won the AL Cy Young award last season and is the favorite to repeat. While Boston Red Sox All-Star Garrett […]

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on a division title, but one key piece of their bullpen remains uncertain. Veteran reliever Paul Sewald is progressing in his recovery from a right shoulder strain, yet manager AJ Hinch has offered no firm plan for his return. With just 11 games left in the regular season, the […]

The Detroit Tigers have been anxiously awaiting the return of outfielder Matt Vierling, from injury. It appears they may have to wait longer than expected. “Matt Vierling (left oblique strain) has been shut down from his rehab assignment. He is undergoing further medical evaluation,” Detroit Free Press writer Evan Petzold wrote Tuesday on X, formerly […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is still on track to make his next start, scheduled for Thursday afternoon at home against the Cleveland Guardians. Skubal exited his last start against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning after throwing his 45th pitch of the night and immediately grabbing at his left rib area. The reigning […]

The Detroit Tigers dropped the series opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday, and it appeared the 8-2 loss would be costly to the team. Two Tigers exited the game with injuries as Tarik Skubal left with tightness in the fourth inning and Javier Baez fouled a ball off his face in his first at-bat. […]

The Detroit Tigers lost their ace and reigning AL Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal, after he left the game against the Miami Marlins following a pitch he threw in the fourth inning. Skubal grabbed at his left oblique and rib cage area before he called for the trainer and left the game. Manager A.J. Hinch […]

The Detroit Tigers lost 8-2 in the series opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday. And adding injury to insult, two Tigers were forced to leave the game early. Javier Baez exited in the second inning after taking a foul ball to the face. The frightening moment left the versatile veteran shaken before he was […]